Public invited to East Inverness flood exhibition and meeting on 24 November.

An exhibition on the findings of the works carried out by The Highland Council and partners following the recent flooding incidents on the east side of Inverness will be on display in advance of a public meeting to be held on  Thursday 24 November 2011 at Culloden Academy, Inverness.

The exhibition and displays will be open from 6:30pm and the public meeting starts at 7:30pm.

Representatives from the Council’s TEC Services, and Planning and Development Service; Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA); Northern Constabulary; Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service; Forestry Commission (Scotland), Scottish Flood Forum, and Scottish Water will be in attendance at the meeting on the 24 November.

An update will be given on the work being carried out by the Council’s flood team and JBA consultants who have been appointed by the Highland Council to undertake a detailed study of the underlying causes of the flooding.

Neil Gillies, Director of TEC Services, will also give an update on the measures which are being considered to reduce the risk of future flooding.

Further information on planning matters, including progress with new Council advice on how better to assess and mitigate the link between new building and flooding, will be provided by Stuart Black, Director of Planning and Development.
 
Copies of an information booklet published by The Highland Council titled “Managing Flood Risk in the Highlands” will be available at the exhibition and meeting. The booklet explains the various responsibilities of The Highland Council, Scottish Water, SEPA and property owners for flooding. It also gives advice on how to be prepared, what to do if properties are affected by flooding, and the Council’s role during flooding. Copies of the booklet and other information is also on the Council’s website at http://www.highland.gov.uk/flooding.htm